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Man to stand trial for attempted homicide for Green Street shooting

A man found lying in the middle of the street following a shooting incident on April 27 will stand trial on attempted homicide and related charges, District Judge Aaron Biichle ruled following a preliminary hearing Wednesday morning. Police responded to the 600 block of Green Street around 3 ...

Cause of Williamsport porch fire ruled accidental

Recreational fire pits are to be used in a yard and never on or in a structure, according to city fire officials. That advice comes after a resident at 634 Ames Place used such a pit Monday night on his porch. The fire smoldered overnight and set the porch on fire about 5:45 a.m., according to fire Platoon Chief Kevin Hurne. Fortunately for the residents, a passerby saw the fire in time and called 911, Hurne said. Firefighters arrived and quickly put out the fire before it had a chance to enter the home, he said. “It burned a hole in the porch floor,” he added. Damage was ...

Lycoming County brings in nearly $11M from 2025 impact fees

The natural gas impact fee generated $244 million in 2025 for critical projects across Pennsylvania, bringing the total revenue collected since 2012 to more than $3.12 billion, according to the state Public Utility Commission. Lycoming County received $4,108,204 in 2025, with the county collecting $57,152,620 since 2011, according to a news release from state Sen. Gene Yaw’s office. Another $6,773,225 went to municipalities in Lycoming County, bringing the total since 2011 to $88,298,830. Tioga County and its municipalities received about $9.45 million in 2025 and Sullivan County ...

Muncy Creek Township leadership to make decision on solar farm June 25

Whether two Lancaster County-based companies that want to bring a hybrid form of agriculture and energy businesses in Muncy Creek Township receive conditional use will be determined soon. Township Supervisors Eric Newcomer, chair, and Harley Fry II are expected to give their verbal decision ...